Finance Officer

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £24071.00 to £25674.00
Date posted: 13th December 2024
Closing date: 5th January 2025


Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.


Job Description:

To support the Cash Manager within the Cash Management team in providing a reliable and effective Cash Management service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust in respect of the accounts payable function.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Processing all Supplier invoices, including matching to Purchase Orders
  • Supplier statement reconciliation
  • Chasing, organising and reconciling Supplier Statements
  • Assisting with queries from the Trust
  • Process the weekly payment run
  • Dealing with the suppliers
  • Month end reporting
  • Adhoc duties as and when required

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1. Experience of working in a similar area within either the NHS or the private sector.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. Studying towards AAT or equivalent or equivalent finance experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 1. Knowledge of finance processes and procedures in a similar area
  • 2. Able to communicate internally with various levels of management and externally with statutory organisations
  • 3. Ability to communicate with partner organisations
  • 4. Able to plan and prioritise own workload 5. Excellent IT skills in particular Excel and Word

Desirable

  • 1. Good working knowledge of Agresso Accounting System or other finance systems
  • 2. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers, with regards to complex issues
  • 3. Good Analytical Skills

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)



Contact information:

Cash Manager

Donna Parkhouse

donna.parkhouse@nhs.net


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